At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape People strategy in high-impact M&A transactions and lead HR deal teams.
- Company: Dynamic firm focused on growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to influence major deals.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of complex transactions and make a real impact on organisational success.
- Qualifications: Experience in M&A or large-scale change with strong consulting skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Join us as a Mergers & Acquisition People Consultant. You’ll play a central role in delivering the Group’s growth agenda, acting as a trusted advisor to deal teams and leading the People workstream across mergers, acquisitions and disposals. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of complex transactions, shaping deal strategy, managing risk, and delivering critical and commercial People outcomes from initial diligence through to integration or separation. You’ll move beyond traditional HR delivery into strategic, deal-facing advisory work, working directly on high-impact, high-visibility transactions and shaping how the organisation identifies, manages and realises value through People.
What you'll do
- Act as a trusted advisor to deal teams, shaping People strategy from early-stage deal development through to execution.
- Lead HR deal teams, aligning SMEs across Reward, ER, Talent, Tech and OD to deliver a coordinated and commercially focused People plan.
- Drive due diligence and deal readiness, assessing People-related risks, costs and opportunities, and translating insights into clear recommendations.
- Own delivery of the People workstream, including integration or separation planning, employee communications, and consultation activity, in partnership with Employee Relations.
- Manage HR input into legal and transaction processes, including contracts, governance and approvals.
- Operate as the single point of contact for People within the deal, building strong relationships across Corporate Development, Legal, Finance and external advisers.
- Balance pace, risk and commercial outcomes, enabling informed decision-making in fast‑moving and often ambiguous environments.
- Continuously improve M&A People capability, contributing to playbooks, tools and lessons learned across the function.
The skills you'll need
- We’re looking for a commercially minded HR professional who is comfortable operating in high‑pace, high‑ambiguity environments and influencing senior stakeholders.
- You’ll demonstrate proven experience in complex project or transaction environments, ideally within M&A, transformation or large‑scale change.
- Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge, influence and align senior stakeholders.
- Commercial judgement, balancing People outcomes with cost, risk and deal objectives.
- Experience leading cross‑functional teams, coordinating multiple SMEs to deliver integrated outcomes.
- Ability to translate data and insight into action, shaping strategy and informing key decisions.
- A broad understanding of HR disciplines, with knowledge of how Reward, ER, Talent and OD intersect in a deal context.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) People Consultant in Edinburgh employer: NatWest Group
As a Mergers & Acquisitions People Consultant, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that prioritises employee growth and strategic impact. Our company fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity, offering exceptional benefits and opportunities for professional development while working on high-stakes transactions that shape the future of our organisation. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced setting.
